The Ottawa Mosque (French: Mosquée d'Ottawa) is a mosque in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
| Ottawa Mosque | |
|---|---|
Mosquée d'Ottawa | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
  Shown within Ottawa | |
| Geographic coordinates | 45°24′05.3″N 75°44′28.9″W / 45.401472°N 75.741361°W |
| Architecture | |
| Architect(s) | Ghazi Anwar Asad |
| Type | Mosque |
| Date established | 1977 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 700 worshippers |
| Minaret height | 35 meters |
History
editThe establishment of the mosque was announced in 1973 and established in 1977, making it the oldest mosque in Ottawa.[1][2][3][4]
Architecture
editThe mosque was designed by architect Ghazi Anwar Asad. The mosque consists of two floors and can accommodate up to 700 worshippers. Its minaret stands at a height of 35 meters. The mosque also features a library, meeting rooms, childcare center and event halls.[2] It also houses the headquarters of the Ottawa Muslim Association.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "History of OMA". Ottawa Muslim Association. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Ottawa Mosque". ArchNet. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Tenth Islamic Heritage Month aims to increase understanding". Centretown News. 10 October 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ Gillis, Megan (22 November 2021). "Obituary: Farid Ahmed was a pioneer of the Ottawa Muslim community". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
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